May 19, 2022Is Nordstrom Sustainable?Nordstrom Sustainability plan. Is one of my favorite retailers sustainable? Hmmm, short answer — no but the good news is they are working on it. Nordstrom, a luxury department store which currently has 150 locations in 40 states, has not always been known for sustainability, but their most recent long-term…Nordstrom6 min readNordstrom6 min read
May 19, 2022Is Zara Sustainable?In one word, NO. Zara has actually been named the “true king of fast fashion” and of course, you know fast fashion brands produce large volumes of cheap clothing made from low quality materials. That said, Zara has made some commitment to become more sustainable. But there is no independent…Zara6 min readZara6 min read
Mar 1, 2022Many Fast Fashion Companies Implicated in the Worst Case of Wage Theft In Fashion HistoryWalmart, Zara, H&M, Gap, Nike, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap… Some of the Accused Can you imagine if you worked for a billionaire and that billionaire only paid you a few dollars per hour? You’d feel pretty cheated right? …Fast Fashion2 min readFast Fashion2 min read
Jan 11, 2022Is a Chanel Handbag Actually a Good Investment?What Luxury Handbags have Increased in Price? A Chanel Medium Classic Flap has increased 665% in value over the past three decades. Fashion is my thing, not math, so please feel free to check my numbers. In the 1990’s a Chanel Medium Classic Flap sold for $1150 and in 2021 a new handbag is selling for $8800…Is Chanel Sustainable5 min readIs Chanel Sustainable5 min read
Nov 18, 2021What are Sustainable Fabrics?Sustainable fabrics have little to no impact on the environment. It’s fabric that is natural, recycled or biodegradable. In order for the fabric to be truly sustainable the entire production process from sourcing to sale to extending the lifespan through recycling should be considered. Such as: Little or no chemicals …Sustainable Fashion2 min readSustainable Fashion2 min read
Nov 1, 2021Nuuly: The Nuu Way of ShoppingHOW TO SHOP SUSTAINABLY — Who doesn’t love new clothes? If I could constantly have new clothes in my closet, trust me, I would. We joke about the need for “retail therapy” when we are having a bad day. Well scientists concur it’s a very real thing. …Sustainable Fashion5 min readSustainable Fashion5 min read
Nov 1, 2021My FAVORITE Vintage Store: Remix MarketRemix Market looks like one of those cute little boutiques you’d find on your beach vacation or in a touristy town like Charleston or Savannah. But it’s actually a secondhand store in Warrenton, Virginia. When you first walk in, honestly you’ll be shocked to find out all the little treasures…Remix Market4 min readRemix Market4 min read
Oct 19, 2021Why You Shouldn’t Buy Fur or Faux FurUnless it’s Purchased at a Second-hand Store Fur… to wear or not to wear? That is the question for those who care about the planet. More and more brands are deciding against making it or even selling it. This as some states and countries have actually banned the sale of fur. The fur debate made national news…Faux Vs Fur5 min readFaux Vs Fur5 min read
Jun 5, 2021Is Harry Styles Getting into the Beauty Business?The ex-boybander turned mega solo music star, actor, fashion icon and Gucci frontman might be adding another title to his name… beauty brand entrepreneur. Now if you’ve read my blog at all, or know me at all, you know how I feel about Harry Styles. I love his music, I…Lexy Silverstein3 min readLexy Silverstein3 min read
May 27, 2021Are your Fav Jeans Killing the Planet?The World’s Most Popular Clothing Might Also Be The Most Dangerous Jeans are an American fashion statement that’s become a global addiction. Seriously, jeans might just be the most popular article of clothing in the world. But… did you know that when it comes to the fashion industry’s impact on…Clean Fashion2 min readClean Fashion2 min read